Rebirth: What to do if you fall into a wolf's den

"Yanyan..."

"Yan Yan... wake up..." Lu Nanxu sat up from the bed almost subconsciously, his eyes full of anxiety and worry.

He quickly helped Ji Yan up and let her lean on his chest. His broad shoulders seemed to be able to bear all her fears and anxieties.

"Don't be afraid, Yanyan, we are all here to accompany you." His voice was low and powerful, and every word was like a warm spring breeze, trying to blow away the haze in Ji Yan's heart.

At Lu Nanxu's call, Ji Yan slowly opened her eyes, looked at Lu Nanxu and Zheng Haoqian in front of her, and said softly.

"Ah Xu...Ah Qian..."

Zheng Haoqian followed closely behind, whispering to comfort her: "Yanyan, we are all here. Your dream is just a dream, not real."

As he spoke, he picked up the kettle on the bedside table, gently poured her a cup of warm water, and then carefully handed it to Ji Yan's lips.

"Come, drink some water, you will feel better."

Under the care of the two, Ji Yan gradually came back to her senses from the nightmare. What she saw were the caring faces of Zheng Haoqian and Lu Nanxu, and the undisguised worry in their eyes.

She gasped for breath, trying to calm her emotions which were fluctuating violently due to the dream.

"I...I'm fine."

Although Ji Yan's voice was weak, it was clear that she was trying to regain her composure. She took the water cup from Zheng Haoqian and drank the water in small sips, feeling the warmth and comfort from the bottom of her heart.

After she calmed down a little, Ji Yan's gaze fell on Zheng Haoqian and Lu Nanxu again. The prophecies about Su Su and the worries about Fu Jingyan's disappearance surged into her mind like a tide.

"Ayan...how is he? Where did he go? Why hasn't this mission been completed for so long? Is it...is there something wrong?"

There was a slight tremor in her voice, and every word revealed her deep concern and worry for Fu Jingyan.

Zheng Haoqian and Lu Nanxu looked at each other. Although they didn't want to add to Ji Yan's worries, they also knew that she was a persistent person and would not give up until she got an answer.

So, Zheng Haoqian sighed softly and explained gently: "Yanyan, don't worry, Ayan is fine, but the task is indeed a bit complicated and needs more time to solve. We have been keeping an eye on his situation and will tell you as soon as there is any news."

However, Ji Yan obviously did not completely believe this explanation, and her eyes were still full of doubt and uneasiness.

"Really? You didn't lie to me?" she asked again, her voice now a little anxious.

Seeing this, Lu Nanxu hurriedly held Ji Yan's hand and spoke in a more determined tone.

"Yan Yan, how could we lie to you? The most important thing for you now is to have a good rest and take care of your body. When you wake up tomorrow, Hao Qian will tell you everything in detail, okay?"

Ji Yan looked at the sincere expressions in their eyes and finally felt relieved. She nodded in agreement and handed the cup back to Zheng Haoqian.

With Lu Nanxu's support, she lay back on the bed and closed her eyes. As the two of them gently coaxed her to sleep, Ji Yan's breathing gradually became steady and deep, and she fell asleep again.

This time, there was no fear or anxiety in her dream, only the company and protection of Zheng Haoqian and Lu Nanxu.

……

On that quiet and deep night, in a corner of the manor, the lights in the baby room were soft, but they could not hide the anxiety and uneasiness in the hearts of the two fathers.

Helian Minxiao and Xin Mujing were taking turns to look after their precious twin babies. Because of the doctor's words, they were worried that the babies might have a fever, and their nerves were tense and they did not sleep all night.

"Ah Jing, look how soundly they are sleeping, their little faces are so rosy, they are so cute."

Helian Minxiao said softly, even though his eyes were full of fatigue, there was a gentle smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Yes, but what the doctor said just now has me worried about whether they will suddenly have a fever. After all, the baby is still young and has a weak resistance."

Xin Mujing responded, his eyes moving back and forth between the two children, full of care and worry.

However, the test of fate always comes inadvertently. Late at night, when everything was quiet, the elder brother baby suddenly became restless in his sleep, and his little body began to twist constantly, as if he was fighting against some discomfort.

Soon, the slight noise turned into intermittent crying, breaking the tranquility of the night.

Xin Mujing was the first to notice this change. He sat up suddenly and, with the help of the dim night light, quickly came to his brother's crib.

"What's wrong? What's wrong with our Chenchen?" he asked in a low voice, while reaching out and gently touching the baby's forehead.

The heat from his fingertips made his heart tighten, "Oh no, I have a fever!"

"Minxiao, wake up quickly, Chenchen has a fever!"

Xin Mujing's voice was filled with anxiety. He quickly grabbed the thermometer from the bedside table and prepared to take the baby's temperature. At the same time, he looked at Helian Minxiao, his eyes full of help.

Upon hearing this, Helian Minxiao immediately jumped up from the bed, and the sleepiness on his face was instantly replaced by worry.

"What? Fever? I'll go call Haoqian right away, he should be able to help."

After saying that, he rushed to the door without hesitation, ready to look for Zheng Haoqian, who also lived next door and was a doctor.

Xin Mujing carefully picked up Fu Xichen, held him close to his chest, and used his body temperature to give the baby some comfort.

"Don't be afraid, baby, godfather is here, we will take good care of you."

He whispered softly, patting the baby's back tenderly, trying to calm his anxiety.

While waiting, Xin Mujing's attention was completely focused on the baby in his arms. He stared at the numbers on the thermometer and prayed silently in his heart.

Helian Minxiao's heart felt as if it was burned by fire. Anxiety and anticipation intertwined into an invisible net that bound him tightly.

He knew very well that every second of delay might have unpredictable effects on Chenchen's condition, so he almost instinctively took a step and walked quickly to the next room.

In the room, Lu Nanxu and Zheng Haoqian had just finished comforting Ji Yan. Seeing her finally fall into a deep sleep from exhaustion, both of them showed relieved smiles on their faces.

However, this tranquility did not last long, as a gentle knock on the door suddenly broke the harmony in the room.

Zheng Haoqian immediately stood up alertly and said softly to Lu Nanxu: "You stay here and look after Yanyan. I'll go open the door."

With that, he quickly walked towards the door, wondering in his mind who this late night visitor might be.

The door slowly opened, and standing outside was Helian Minxiao. He looked anxious, his eyes full of uneasiness and impatience.

"What's wrong? Is there anything wrong so late?" Seeing this, Zheng Haoqian asked quickly.

Helian Minxiao said quickly without any hesitation: "Chenchen has a fever, a very high fever, I... I don't know what to do, come with me quickly to see him!"

There was a slight tremor in his voice, which showed his deep worry about the baby's condition, as well as his trust and reliance on the good brother in front of him.

Zheng Haoqian's face instantly turned serious when he heard this. He quickly turned back to look at Lu Nanxu, signaling him with his eyes to continue looking after Ji Yan, and then turned to Helian Minxiao.

"Okay, we'll be there right away. Don't worry, Chenchen will be fine with us here."

After saying that, Zheng Haoqian followed Helian Minxiao towards the baby room without hesitation. The two walked firmly and powerfully, and every step seemed to announce their determination and courage to the night.

On the way to the baby room, Helian Minxiao kept describing Chenchen's condition to Zheng Haoqian, while Zheng Haoqian listened and silently thought about how to deal with it in his mind.

He knew that for a baby who was just one month old, a fever was no small matter, and measures must be taken as soon as possible to ensure his safety and health.